Royal Bath & West Society Apprentice Handicap (Class 6) (3YO plus)
1m 2f 37y Good
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52 Expert View: Went clear, improved down in class benefitting from easy lead when winning a classified race at Ripon by 7 1/2l last time; trainer in form; seems effective 7-10f, acts on good and AW; in fair form at lowly level, unexposed over this far but mark demands more.
Form Snapshot: Won on her latest outing when 11-4jt-fav at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Little Ted by 8l.
52 Expert View: Outpaced, rallied, improved on recent form showing willing attitude when winning a classified race at Ffos Las by 1 1/4l last time; top course trainer; effective 8-12f on a sound surface; better of late, not ruled out back in a handicap with step back up in trip no issue.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 9-1 at Ffos Las over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Private Officer by 1 1/4l.
59 Expert View: Looked in need of slightly stiffer test beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on any but suited by fast ground; in form until latest couple of starts, competitively weighted.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races at 1m 2f on firm and good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Buckland Belle when fifth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
55 Expert View: Ran to form back in a handicap beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 10f, acts on sound surface; progressive, looks on fair mark.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Roman Secret when second of 12 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
50 Expert View: Scored by 1 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Chepstow in June; outclassed up in grade last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8-12f, acts on any; inconsistent, 2lb below last winning mark, drop in grade a plus but must bounce back.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Thanos when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m (good to soft) last month.
51 Expert View: Returned to form up in trip and down in class when winning a classified race at Lingfield by a short-head last time; effective at 8-10f, acts on AW; unexposed at 10f, may have a bit more to offer now he's had his head in front.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 16-1 at Lingfield over 1m 2f on his latest outing last month, beating Pride Eye by a short head.
57 Expert View: Ran to form benefitting from drop in class when second beaten a length in a classified race at Ffos Las latest; usually held up; effective at 9/10f, acts on any; back in form, capable of getting back to winning ways off attractive mark.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 1l by City Escape when second of 10 at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Ffos Las over 1m 2f (good) last month.
49 Expert View: Blew the start, never travelled, looked unwilling well beaten in a classified race at Wolverhampton latest; tongue-tie first time; seems best 10/11f; appears regressive.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in 19 starts. Beaten 20l behind Lawmans Blis at 10-3 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
48 Expert View: Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; longer trip a plus, bit more needed.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 6l behind Yazoo when fifth of 12 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month.
48 Expert View: Below form up in class back in a handicap well beaten in a handicap at Brighton latest; top course trainer; effective 7-10f, suited by a sound surface; inconsistent exposed maiden.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in 16 starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Bug Boy when last of 8 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
49 Expert View: Continued in modest form beaten 5l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, acts on any; stiff mark back in a handicap.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Kev at 25-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
44 Expert View: Outpaced, poor run up in trip beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 7f, bred to improve for further, acts on soft and good; all to prove.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 9l behind Roman Secret at 100-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
52 Expert View: Ran to form back down in trip 4l third in a handicap at Chepstow most recent run; effective 8-10f; inconsistent, needs to build on latest.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in ten starts. Third of 6 behind Elora Prince beaten 4l at 3-1fav on her latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
53 Expert View: Did too much too soon, didn't stay beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race at Windsor last time; suited by 8f, acts on soft; form has tailed off, stamina concerns once again.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Letsbeatsepsis when fifth of 11 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
GALACTIC GLOW has recorded four of his five wins so far at this venue and the return to a longer trip could spark the necessary improvement. Shifra has been in fine form at Lingfield and should be in the thick of the action again. Kev picked up a classified event at that venue, while Launceston struck at the same level at Ffos Las and both warrant consideration.
An open race can go to the steadily progressive SHIFRA who is only 1lb higher than when runner up last time and that form has been franked. Veteran Gert Lush has bounced back to form of late and is well treated returned to handicaps. She is on a 3 year losing run but still looks the biggest danger ahead of inconsistent course specialist Galactic Glow. That rival has dropped in the weights and should appreciate this step back up in distance.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 12 | The Dark Baron | 3 | 3 | 9 1 | 48 | 909069 | 16 days | Kathy Turner (39 miles) | Laura Coughlan | 22/ 1 | 2:13.33 |
| 2024 | Good | 11 | Run Of Luck | 1 | 3 | 8 9 | 47 | 0002 | 23 days | E De Giles (58 miles) | Liam Wright | 14/ 1 | 2:10.19 |
| 2023 | Good | 7 | Jimmy Mark | 2 | 3 | 8 10 | 46 | 6-61455 | 55 days | W S Kittow (68 miles) | Callum Hutchinson | 17/ 2 | 2:09.78 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 37y | 2:06.24 |
